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It's got an old Weaver K2.5 scope on it that I want to shoot for the time being. As I've still yet to get dies for this, I have not decided on a bullet to go with, but was thinking of starting with the 100gr partition. With a max COAL of 2.850" in my rifle, any bullet longer than 1 inch will be into the powder. May also try the 100gr BT as well.

So I snagged a Remington 660 in 6.5 Rem Mag a few years ago, but was never able to find brass. I had contemplated selling it, but I finally managed to find some new brass two moths ago. So now that I have the means to actually shoot this thing, anyone have suggestions on what I should expect out of this thing? What's everyone's preferred bullet out of a 6.5? If I can get this thing to shoot, I'm thinking it might be about the perfect mountain gun. Thanks.

So I spent the day at the range, finally able to work on a bunch of loads that I've been working up since I got home. Found a sweet spot with 105 amax's out of my 243: 3146fps, .6" and single digit ES. Wish I could say the same for my 257 wby(Vanguard S2). I shot 5 strings of H1000 ranging from 68-72gr pushing a 115 Berger HVLD, and my average velocity between the strings was very close. 2945fps @ 68gr and only 3054fps @ 72gr. This is the first time I've ever come across such a small gain in velocity between charges of this size. Would the free bore have anything to do with this(I did load quite long, and Bergers are picky)? Makes me curious if I could push this any faster with H1000 or if I need to switch to RL25. Thoughts? Thanks.

I was in the same spot as you a few years ago and ended up going with the slik. It has served it purpose, and done so remarkably well given its price point, but definitely has its shortfalls. Using the center post to extend up to glass standing is doable, but quite unstable. Everything that others have said is spot on; get one tall enough to stand, more segments for collapsibility, a way to weight down a lighter tripod is awesome in heavy winds, etc. With that said, I've been looking at upgrading to a nice carbon fiber tripod this year. But I'm focusing on researching heads at the moment. If your budget can afford it, hold out for a higher end tripod.

Never owned one, but I've shot several. Preferred the feel of reflex sights over variable powered scopes on the ones I shot. Target acquisition was much quicker for me. Love the concept though and will eventually get one. Been thinking I could turn my Remington 660 in 308 into one if I could find the right mount.

Between Anthem and Cave Creek. 10/22 sold. Price on glock dropped.

Rifle is listed as a 10 twist, but I've not ran a rod through it to confirm. Never messed with QL, but I figured 72gr would be about max. My coal 3.295", which is as long as I could seat out and still support the bullet with the full length of the case neck. I wasn't able to seat to the lands when trying to figure out my coal. I'll try RL25 tomorrow.

No pressure signs, 24" barrel, and sub par accuracy. Best grouping I had was 1.12"@100yds with the 68gr load. My ES was 30-70 fps, depending on the load. The average velocities for the 5 strings were 2895, 2967, 3026, 3039 & 3054. I guess what really surprised me was the spread from 70-72gr. I think I'll try another powder or two, and if that doesn't work, I'll switch to some tsx or ttsx bullets.

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Leica or g7?

It shoots up to 3". Think I may even have a box or two of 3" Kent Fasteel duck loads I'll throw in.

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I have a Charles Daly 20ga semi I could part with. Bought it new about 10 years ago and gun has ran flawlessly. Has F, M & IC chokes.

Sportsmans in Phoenix had several pounds left this afternoon. Thought others would like to know.

Just got back from a week in the 36's. Only saw one decent MD buck chasing does, and that was this morning. Talking with everyone that I met down there, seems like there were a few others doing the same but most everyone was either not finding the big boys or finding them all alone or with other bucks.

Yeah, I'm glassing for deer at day break, but looking for Javi's a bit later. Everything in 36C lights up quick once the sun is up. The herd I saw this morning was maybe 20 minutes after the sun came up. I was actually looking for some mule deer out there.

Headed down that way this weekend to try my luck again for pigs. I've done some day hunts for quail south of Tucson several years ago, but never set up camp, nor ever been in any of the 36 units. Anyways, what I'm curious about is where would be a safe place to camp? I know Amanda runs the women's camp down there, so I've already sent her an email, but if anyone else has some pointers for camping down there, I should would appreciate it. Thanks.

I thought about that, but the only predator call I brought with me was my foxpro. It's been so long since I hunted Javi's that I completely forgot to bring a mouth call. Hunted down in 36B this evening and saw a single pig a long ways away right at dusk, too far and too dark to do anything tonight about. Not sure if I want to head back that way in the morning or give 36C another day. Either way, this some beautiful country down here.

Thanks all. I ended up camping off the elk horn ranch road. No issues with the spot other than the BP loves driving fast down it in the middle of the night, and its a very dusty area. Did not see any pigs yesterday, but did glass up 50+ deer. Did manage to glass a herd of pigs out in the flats this morning, but never could locate them once I got down there.

My wife has finally started shooting her bow again. I'm hopeful that she will be comfortable enough to go after some Javi's during the HAM season. Anyways, she is currently shooting at only 28 lbs, but I plan on working her up towards 32-33 lbs. Her arrows are right at 300 grains, without a head. I shoot 125's, and thought that's what I had put on there, but her field points are only 100grs. Should I switch her over to 125's now so she can shoot my Montecs, or keep her at 100? And if I keep her at 100, especially with the low poundage, what CoC broad heads should I go with? If I move her up to 125's, should I go with a different head that is smaller diameter? Thanks.

Not doing any mechanicals. Don't want to loose any energy having to deploy blades. I almost picked up some 75gr muzzy mix-3's, thinking the 125's might be too much, but they are not a CoC head. As low as her poundage is, I'm wasn't sure if it had to be a CoC tip or if one of the chisel tips would work as well. Not to complicate things further, but would anything need to change for deer season next year? Aside from upping poundage as much as she can? Thanks.

How much does the check piece raise up your check rest? Thanks.

I have a JP barrel on my 3 gun rifle. It shoots 1-1.5 moa for several 55gr factory loads. The SSA 69gr HPBT's run in the .7's. Considering how hot the barrel gets, and the crap I have to put it through in some matches, I'm more than happy with that kind of performance.

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